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Leaving the toilet seat up or down after leaving the bathroom has always been a great debate between couples. But what about closing the lid versus leaving it up before you flush? Recently, a ...

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If you knew what really lived in your socks after even one day of wearing, you might just think twice about popping them on again ...

Article reviewed by Phoebe Lostroh, PhD from Colorado College. Stay up to date on the latest science with Brush Up Summaries. Louis Pasteur prepared the first liquid bacterial culture medium in 1860, ...

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...